Cancer Survivor Scales Everest Base Camp
“Where there is a will, there is a way.” These words describe 58-year-old Munni Kaisare, a resident of MVV Green Field, who completed the Everest Base Camp (EBC) trek at nearly 18,000 feet on October 12.
A retired teacher from Timpany School and a cancer survivor, Mrs. Kaisare took on the trek after years of regaining her health. She trained for months with long walks, breathing exercises, and fitness routines to prepare for the high-altitude journey.
The trek is one of the toughest in the world. It has steep climbs, rocky trails, and unpredictable weather. Temperatures can drop below freezing, and the thin air makes every step challenging. Yet, Mrs. Kaisare completed the ascent and return with courage and determination.
“This trek was not just about reaching the mountains. It was about proving to myself that life after cancer is not about limits, but possibilities,” she said. “Every day brought new challenges, but it reminded me that strength grows every time you keep going.”
During her teaching years, she was admired for her patience and encouragement. Former students and colleagues praised her achievement, saying it reflects the same quiet strength she shared in the classroom.
Residents of MVV Green Field also celebrated her success, calling her a role model. Many noted her journey proves that age or past illness need not stop anyone from pursuing their goals.
The Everest Base Camp trek, on the Nepal side of Mount Everest, usually takes 10 to 14 days. Trekkers pass through high-altitude villages, cross suspension bridges, and walk along glacial valleys before reaching the base of the world’s highest peak.
Mrs. Kaisare’s accomplishment inspires cancer survivors, retirees, and anyone rebuilding their lives. Her story shows that recovery can be the start of new goals, not the end of old struggles.